In 1716 Cosimo III de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany decreed that wines made in the region between Florence and Siena be designated as "Chianti." It was the first official designation of a wine region in the world.

To celebrate this anniversary, Wine Lovers of NYC has teamed with the Consorzio Vino Chianti, the wine growers association of the Chianti Classico region, to have a spectacular tasting of some of the best Chianti Classico wines on March 5. We'll get to taste some Riservas, some of the best wines from Tuscany (see list below) and learn about Chianti's history and winemaking. ​We are privileged to have John Camacho Vidal, of Wine Stories NY, lead our tasting. He is a renowned Italian wine expert and former Showroom Senior Portfolio Manager, and Seminar Director and lecturer at Italian Wine Merchants, A former private banker, Camacho has been in the wine business for more than 9 years and is a great raconteur about his favorite subject, Italian wines.

Some definitions: Chianti is both a region of Tuscany and the name of wine that is produced in the region. Chianti Classico is wine made in a specific region of Tuscany that lies between the provinces of Florence and Siena and that includes the municipalities of Castellina, Gaiole, Greve and Radda in Chianti in their entirety and parts of Barberino, Val d’Elsa, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Poggibonsi, San Casciano Val di Pesa and Tavarnelle Val di Pesa.Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is the highest quality level of Chianti wines. It is produced from a single vineyard or the best grapes from an estate and aged for a minimum of 30 monthsChianti Riserva is aged for a minimum of 24 months.Chianti Annata is aged for a minimum of 12 months.Grapes: All Chiantis must be produced with at least 80% Sangiovese grapes. The rest can be other local or international grape varietals. ​The wines we will taste are: • Bibbiano Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Montornello 2013• Castello di Radda Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Castello di Radda 2013• Castello Vicchiomaggio Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Agostino Petri 2013• Fattoria La Ripa Chianti Classico DOCG Fattoria La Ripa 2012• Lornano Chianti Classico DOCG Lornano 2013 • Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Famiglia Zingarelli 2012 • Santo Stefano Chianti Classico DOCG Santo Stefano 2014 • Vecchie Terre di Montefili Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Vecchie Terre di Montefili 2012

Don't miss this opportunity to taste great wines, meet fellow wine lovers, enjoy a Sunday afternoon in a lovely atmosphere.

What Our Attendees Are Saying

"It was a warm, inviting environment and the other attendees were very nice. I look forward to attending more of his events In the future.."

"Great event, looking forward to attending more soon!"

"A highly informative and enjoyable wine tasting by an expert presenter and the proceeds went to a charity doing vital work. I will try to attend all tastings by these organisers."​.